Some storms are bigger than others. But with the right tools, we can keep ourselves afloat - one scoop at a time. For today's episode, Jeff and Lora are joined by Niki (aka Bird), Jeff's wife and Lora's long-time friend! They take some time to discuss the window of capacity - or the amount of space each individual has to handle the things life throws their way. Our ability to handle life's challenges. We explore the following topics:- What the window of capacity is and why it's essential for navigating life- How emotions, stress, and trauma impact our capacity and what happens when we go beyond it- The myth that being "calm" all the time equals regulation- Why comfort doesn't always mean safety - and why we need discomfort to grow- How to recognize when you're outside your window and practical ways to get back inside- The role of movement, mindfulness, and connection in expanding our capacityOur adventurer finds himself caught in a storm, his boat slowly sinking. As he begins to panic, he discovers an old bucket - a tool he hadn't realized he had all along. With it, he bails out the water, keeping himself afloat long enough for the storm to pass. We all have limits, but we also have tools to keep going - one scoop at a time.

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Chapters00:00 Navigating the Storm: A Metaphor for Life's Challenges03:52 Understanding the Window of Capacity09:58 The Dynamics of Emotional Regulation20:00 The Impact of Modern Life on Our Capacity25:46 Understanding Our Emotional States32:34 Expanding Our Window of Capacity39:12 The Role of Community in Emotional Regulation41:32 Practical Tools for Managing Overwhelm#SoWhatWhoCares #SoWhatWhoCaresPodcast #LoraMcCarville #JeffKalasky #WindowOfCapacity #EmotionalRegulation #SelfAwareness #MindfulnessMatters #MentalWellness #StressManagement #PersonalGrowth #SelfRegulation #Resilience #InnerStrength #CoRegulation #OvercomingAnxiety #EmotionalIntelligence #TraumaHealing #FindYourBalance #MentalHealthSupport #SelfDiscovery #HealingJourney #OneStepAtATime #MindBodyConnection